Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen (1919-2004) was a prominent Portuguese poet and writer, regarded as one of the most important poets of the 20th century in Portugal. She was awarded the Camões Prize in 1999, becoming the first Portuguese woman to receive this prestigious literary award. Born in Porto to an aristocratic family, she engaged in leftist politics, contributing to efforts against the military dictatorship. A beloved figure in Portugal, she balanced her political engagement with a deep commitment to her literary work, which often explored themes of history, mythology, and human experience.

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November 6, 1919 Facts

Generation Group

Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Porto

Place of Death: Lisbon

Educated At: University of Lisbon

Occupation: children's writer | translator | politician | poet | writer

Spouses: Francisco Sousa Tavares

Children: Miguel Sousa Tavares

Awards Received: Grand Officer of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword | Grand Cross of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword | Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry | Camões Prize

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.